Fender Thurston Moore Jazzmaster Review

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Overall Rating 5

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Features 5

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Quality 2.5

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Reliability / Value 5

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Fender Thurston Moore Jazzmaster Specs

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  • Body Shape: J-Master  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 25-1/2"  
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  • Body Wood: Alder  
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  • Finish: Nitrocellulose  
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  • Finish: Lacquer  
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  • Pickguard: Yes  
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  • Neck Shape: C-shaped neck  
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  • Neck Joint: Bolt-on  
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  • Neck Wood: Maple  
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  • Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Vintage Ivory Dots  
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  • Number of Frets: 21  
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  • Nut Width: 1.65"  
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  • String Nut: Syntetic Bone  
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  • Bridge: Tremolo  
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  • Hardware: Chrome  
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  • Fret Size: Vintage  
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  • Fret Size: Jumbo  
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  • Fret Size: Classic  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Neck Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • Satin Lacquer Finish. Satin Black Painted Headstock. Single Master Volume with Black Speed Knob. Mustang Style Bridge. Re-Voiced Wide Range Humbucking pickups. Black Anodized Aluminum Pickguard.

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Comparing to other guitars in its range this is an absolute must have! Thurston Moore Jazzmaster is a perfect choice for musicians seeking a guitar in this price range. If you give it a shot, you won't be sorry and surely you'll fall in love with this Fender's beauty in no time.

Feature-wise this guitar is perfect! There is no need to add or remove anything, and that is quite an achievement by Fender, considering that it's quite hard to please every musician's desire, in order to grade an instrument such as Thurston Moore Jazzmaster with such a high score when it comes to guitar features. That means that Fender has constructed more or less a guitar with perfect features, so if you decide to buy Thurston Moore Jazzmaster you will be more than happy with it.

This beauty has virtually no flaws. Fender surpassed their traditional level of quality and produced an instrument that is built great, and built to last. The finish is amazing and the hardware easily adjustable to fit any kind of action. The neck is superb and smooth while playing. Thurston Moore Jazzmaster stays in tune 99% of the time and responds well to various playing styles.

Thurston Moore Jazzmaster is a reliable guitar that will go to hell and back with you, and would want to do it again. It's a magnificent instrument that is reliable on stage as it is in studio. It will stand the beating and still would not lose its charm and ability to perform. Fender did make the instrument that should be considered the most reliable in its class!